Air France Just Launched the Dream Flight Route for Vegas High Rollers
It’s not often two cities as different as Paris and Las Vegas share a direct connection, but Air France is making it happen. Beginning April 15, 2026, the airline will launch nonstop flights between Paris–Charles de Gaulle and Harry Reid International Airport. The service will run three times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays—perfectly timed for summer travelers.
Each flight will use the Airbus A350-900, one of Air France’s newest long-haul aircraft, with 34 business-class seats, 24 in premium economy, and 266 in economy. The Paris flight (AF56) departs at 1:40 p.m. and lands in Las Vegas at 3:35 p.m., while the return (AF57) leaves at 5:50 p.m. and reaches Paris at 1:05 p.m. the next day. The schedule makes it easy for passengers to touch down and dive straight into the city’s energy by nightfall.
CES Charters Turns To Regular Flights
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Air France has operated special charter flights to Las Vegas for years during CES, the massive tech event held annually in January. But this time, the airline’s going all-in with regular service. The new flights signal that the demand between the two cities goes far beyond the tech crowd. Las Vegas was Paris’s largest unserved U.S. market, with roughly 62,000 round-trip passengers last year. Analysts predict that the number could increase to more than 80,000 once the route is operational.
The move also makes business sense. The average one-way fare between Paris and Vegas is about $1,110, which is higher than the fare on some of Air France’s other U.S. routes. Add in the city’s massive draw for tourists and conventions, and the route is a jackpot waiting to happen. Officials estimate that the new service could pump roughly $57.5 million into the local economy each season, thanks to the addition of approximately 27,000 new seats.
Expanding The American Footprint
Las Vegas will be Air France’s 19th destination in the United States and 26th in North America. The airline has been steadily growing its U.S. network, adding one new city each year since 2021. That includes Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth, Raleigh-Durham, Phoenix, and Orlando. By mid-2026, Air France plans to have 225 weekly departures to the U.S., the highest in its history, serving major hubs from Los Angeles to Miami and both New York airports.
KLM, Air France’s SkyTeam partner, already flies daily from Amsterdam to Las Vegas, so this move strengthens the group’s presence in the entertainment capital. It also gives travelers across Europe more one-stop access to Nevada’s biggest playground.
Las Vegas Just Makes Perfect Sense
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Las Vegas is an irresistible mix of entertainment, resorts, and adventure. Visitors come for the casinos and concerts, but many also hit the road to see nearby wonders like the Grand Canyon and Death Valley. The city’s unique location in the Mojave Desert makes it an ideal base for exploring the American Southwest. And now, for travelers from France and across Europe, getting there will be easier than ever.
Steve Hill, head of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, called the new route a “proud moment” for the city, saying it strengthens the global connection between two world-class destinations. It’s hard to argue. Air France is linking two different kinds of dreamers: the romantics of Paris and the high rollers of Vegas.
Come 2026, it looks like the City of Light and the City of Lights are finally going to share the same flight path.